Investing vs. Gambling: What’s the Difference?

In today’s fast-paced world of cryptocurrency booms, sports betting apps, and market volatility, it’s easy to blur the lines between investing and gambling. Some even suggest they’re essentially the same: putting money at risk in hopes of a reward. But that’s a serious oversimplification—and it misses what sets these two activities apart, not just financially but morally and biblically. Let’s examine closely how Scripture, wisdom, and faith guide us in thinking rightly about risk, wealth, and the difference between gambling and godly investing.